Mrs. Minnie Hesebeck Saienga, resident of the Melvin community all of her life, passed away at the Hand Hospital in Hartley, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 17 at 1:15 p.m. She had been in fairly good health until she entered the hospital with a blood clot in her foot on May 29. She seemed to be improving rapidly, but suffered a heart attack and passed away at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 10 days
Minnie Saienga was born in Ocheyedan Township, a daughter of John and Dorothea (Kink) Hesebeck on October 7, 1877. She was the sixth of eleven children. All her brothers and sisters have preceded her in death
As an infant she was brought to the Lord in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the altar of the Lutheran Church and was a member for 54 years of the Ladies Aid. She attended the rural school of Ocheyedan Township. She was also a member of the Mission Workers and Royal Neighbors of America
On June 21, 1900 she was joined in marriage with Jacob Saienga of Melvin. The couple was married in the parental home of the bride. Eight years ago they were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary amid ,many relatives and friends. No children were born to the couple. Aunt Minnie, was she was called, was much concerned about her nieces and nephews and loved to have them with her
Mrs. Saienga was well known in the community, having lived here on a nearby farm all her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a host of nephews , nieces and friends
Funeral services were held at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin on Thursday, June 19, Rev. G.R. Woodrich of Melvin officiating
Burial was made at Baker Township Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dr. C.J. Primising, Ott Klatt, George Year, Wm Riecks. Edgar Pohlman and Earl Jacobs
After the funeral refreshments were served in the church parlors for the relation